2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1439 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (151 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1984 Hyundai Stellar has manual transmission. 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Expedition | Stellar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |