2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri 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 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Capri |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
