2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 947 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7. 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 (476 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Expedition | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
