2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Ford Expedition and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 206 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 3. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Expedition | 3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 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 | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |