2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition 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 59 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey. 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 2008 Honda Odyssey. 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |
