2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 62 kg more than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 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 2013 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |
