1990 Ford Granada vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada 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 160 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Expedition |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3023 mm |