1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 775 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3327 mm |
