1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1979 Porsche 936

To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1658 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.

Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Porsche 936. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 936 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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