2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F 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 231 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 334 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Model F has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Model F 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 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Model F |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
