1987 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 482 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
