2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Expedition weights approximately 42 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Logan | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |