2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1689 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-250 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 127 L |
