1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1995 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota RAV4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
