2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 551 kg more than 2006 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 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 | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 80 L |
