2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 994 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. 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 (475 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 960 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 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | 960 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
