2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Toyota Tundra 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 64 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tundra. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
