2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 938 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | Expedition |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |