2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger 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 157 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 345 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 (495 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (252 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 64 L |
