1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1999 Honda Insight

To start off, both 1999 Ford Expedition and 1999 Honda Insight were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 171 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Insight. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Insight 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 1999 Honda Insight
Make Ford Honda
Model Expedition Insight
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4604 cc 995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 397 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 2000 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2410 mm