2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 840 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Expedition | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
