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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (174 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. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. 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 (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Expedition | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
