2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Z would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Expedition weights approximately 147 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 35 L |
