1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 GMC Envoy.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 83 L |
