2011 Hyundai Azera vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (260 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera, 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Azera | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1622 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 127 L |
