2003 Ford Expedition vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Expedition (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
