2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Expedition 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 48 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 751 kg more than 2013 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna, 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| 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 | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2651 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 79 L |
