2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 462 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Expedition | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Almera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |