2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 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 221 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 184 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1987 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Expedition | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |