2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.

Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Expedition 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make Ford Nissan
Model Expedition R 390 GT1
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 637 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2730 mm


 

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