2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1686 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-250 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| 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 | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 106 L |
