2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 762 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Expedition (496 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 496 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |