2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Expedition |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |