2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 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 4 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 313 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Expedition | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Expedition | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |