2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 154 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Altezza | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
