1990 Vauxhall Nova 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 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Nova 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 239 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1890 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Nova has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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