2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Ford Expedition

To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Ford Expedition 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 90 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1141 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. 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 2006 Ford Mustang. 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 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Mustang 2006 Ford Expedition
Make Ford Ford
Model Mustang Expedition
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 496 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.5 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.4 mm 106 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 106 L


 

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