2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Isuzu VehiCross 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 (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Isuzu VehiCross. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Isuzu VehiCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross weights approximately 728 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Isuzu VehiCross. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2003 Isuzu VehiCross | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Expedition | VehiCross |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
