2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |