2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (154 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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.

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