2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (395 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
