2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition and 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1601 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 79 L |
