2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 214 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Expedition weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Ford Expedition | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 42 L |