2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Allion 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 200 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Allion. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Allion weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Allion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Allion. (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2004 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Allion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2710 mm |
