2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2004 Ford Expedition and 2004 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 947 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. 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 (395 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2004 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2447 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 58 L |
