1980 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |
