2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 260 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1696 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Expedition | 917 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 798 kg |
