2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Tesla Roadster. 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) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Expedition | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2352 mm |