2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 865 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 73 L |
