2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1996 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Honda CR-V. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
