2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. 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 241 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 755 kg more than 2010 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Expedition | Safari |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2660 mm |
