2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 240 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Expedition | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2390 mm |
