2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Voyager 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 179 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 778 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1999 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 1999 Plymouth Voyager 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.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Expedition | Voyager |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |