2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 339 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
