2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 780 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
