2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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 (495 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
