2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 930. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Expedition | 930 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
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 |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 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 |