2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |