2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 861 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Blackhawk | Expedition |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |