2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Ford Fiesta 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 188 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |