2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 907 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 306 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 73 L |
