2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 962 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |