2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Smart ForFour 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 206 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 309 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Smart ForFour, 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Expedition | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 47 L |
