2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |