2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1429 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (475 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota MR2 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 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | MR2 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 48 L |