2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape 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 (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 127 L |
