2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2006 Ford GT are equipped with a 5,408 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 286 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 66 L |
