2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1982 Holden Gemini

To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Gemini 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 179 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1327 kg more than 1982 Holden Gemini. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Gemini 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.

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