2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. 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 162 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2005 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Expedition | Alero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 53 L |
