2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 Ford Expedition 1974 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Expedition Corolla
Year Released 2004 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4603 cc 1407 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 232 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 114 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2367 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2380 mm


 

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