2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 805 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 96 L |
