2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (232 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 386 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
