2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric 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 142 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 897 kg more than 1988 Nissan Cedric. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Cedric |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |