2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 2005 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Expedition | Sierra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3650 mm |