2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |