2010 Ford Expedition vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Santana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2560 mm |
