2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |