2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Kia Optima 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 130 more horse power than 2005 Kia Optima. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Optima weights approximately 237 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Optima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Optima. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Kia Optima | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Expedition | Optima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 241 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 65 L |