2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 177 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 343 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Expedition | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |