2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2012 Ford Expedition and 2012 Ford F-150 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Expedition | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | F-150 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2651 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 98 L |