2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Fusion weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 66 L |
