1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.

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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 2005 Ford Expedition
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Caprice Expedition
Year Released 1985 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 346 Nm 495 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 9 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3030 mm


 

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