2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 852 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | 500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 402 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |