2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Expedition | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 508 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2447 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |