2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Expedition weights approximately 352 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
