1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1119 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
