1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 799 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Expedition |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 106 L |