2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. 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 63 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 884 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Commodore. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Expedition | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
