2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 7 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 19 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 815 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Expedition | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |
