2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
