2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
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 Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Quest 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 72 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 972 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
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 | 310 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1938 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |