2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition 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 141 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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 | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 65 L |
