2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Bluebird 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 216 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 164 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
