2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 46 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Patrol |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 425 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 135 L |