2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Expedition | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 54 L |
