2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Ford Expedition and 2007 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Expedition | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
