2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2004 Ford Expedition are equipped with a 5,408 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1293 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition 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, 2004 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (476 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
