2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 862 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |