2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 13 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | 350Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |