1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | Diplomat | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
