2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 201 kg more than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Five Hundred | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 127 L |