1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 941 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 127 L |
