2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 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 202 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Expedition | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
