2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2004 Ford Expedition and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 82 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1425 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Expedition | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 48 L |
