2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1136 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Expedition |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 127 L |