1985 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 972 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Porsche 928 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 928 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |