1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 45 more horse power than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda RX-7 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-7 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 127 L |
