2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
