2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 236 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |