1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 127 L |
