2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 @ 6150 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 768 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 (495 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2066 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
