2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Ram 2004 Ford Expedition
Make Dodge Ford
Model Ram Expedition
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8276 cc 4603 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 395 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2472 kg 2367 kg
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 19.6 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 26.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 23.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 106 L


 

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