1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Silhouette | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3327 mm |
