2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Expedition | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |