2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 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 32 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 512 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
