2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 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 130 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Expedition | 6 |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
