1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant 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 83 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3327 mm |
