2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Expedition weights approximately 256 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1970 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | S800 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 35 L |