2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1039 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Expedition | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 575 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |