1976 Mazda 818 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1673 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 818 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3327 mm |
