2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 687 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
