2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1624 kg more than 1978 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 (475 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 870 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 |
