2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Expedition and 2009 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 219 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Micra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Micra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 46 L |
