2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Ford Falcon and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 979 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 106 L |
