2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 838 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Expedition | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
