2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2013 Ford Explorer and 2013 Ford Expedition 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 20 more horse power than 2013 Ford Explorer. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 506 kg more than 2013 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Explorer. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Explorer.
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2013 Ford Explorer | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Explorer | Expedition |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8: 1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2146 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2291 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |