2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Expedition 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 131 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 747 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Expedition | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Venza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 67 L |