2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare 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 (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
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 (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Expedition | Volare |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
