1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1912 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2652 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3023 mm |
