2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 514 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Expedition | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
