2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 139 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 945 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 2005 Opel Astra. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra 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.
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2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Expedition | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |