2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1502 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
