2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2004 Ford Expedition and 2004 Toyota Hilux 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 50 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hilux. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1554 kg more than 2004 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hilux. (441 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hilux. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2004 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
