2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1990 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 488 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 1990 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Expedition | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
