2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Ford Expedition and 2008 Honda Accord 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) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
