2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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 111 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1201 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. 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 Hyundai Sonata, 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Expedition | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2795 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
