2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 406 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 533 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |