2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 567 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
