2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Vectra 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 | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Expedition | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
