2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 484 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
