2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 88 kg more than 2011 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Expedition | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |
