1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3023 mm |
