2011 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2011 Chrysler 300 and 2011 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 685 kg more than 2011 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |