2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

To start off, both 2012 Ford Expedition and 2012 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 584 kg more than 2012 Ford Explorer. 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, 2012 Ford Explorer, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Explorer.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Ford Expedition 2012 Ford Explorer
Make Ford Ford
Model Expedition Explorer
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 290 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 494 Nm 345 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2651 kg 2067 kg
Vehicle Length 5621 mm 5006 mm
Vehicle Width 2002 mm 2004 mm
Vehicle Height 1974 mm 1788 mm
Wheelbase Size 3327 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 127 L 70 L


 

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