2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition 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 68 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
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) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
