2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 71 more horse power than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 364 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 72 L |