1978 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 127 L |