2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 968 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Expedition | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3340 mm |
