2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 256 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Altima 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.
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2005 Ford Expedition | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |