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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911. 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 | 4603 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 77 L |
