2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1191 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Expedition | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 508 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |