2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 33 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
