1996 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Cabriolet 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 113 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1356 kg more than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet 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:
| 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Venturi | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3327 mm |
