2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Skoda Fabia 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 175 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Expedition | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
