2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Expedition | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 74.4 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 | 1298 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
