2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 990 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Expedition | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Expedition | Tribute |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |