2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Sienna would be higher. 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 112 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |
