2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2007 Ford F-450 are equipped with a 5,408 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, both vehicles can yield 495 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | F-450 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 110 L |