2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Expedition 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 91 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 693 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Nitro. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Expedition | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 318 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 74 L |
