2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2011 Holden Caprice 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition.

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 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Expedition 2011 Holden Caprice
Make Ford Holden
Model Expedition Caprice
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 344 HP
Torque 495 Nm 530 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.3 L/100km


 

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