2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 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 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 200 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1015 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 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 (713 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
