2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona 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 232 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 659 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
