2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2012 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 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), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1332 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (264 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Altezza has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Altezza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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