1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 779 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Expedition |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |