2010 Ford Expedition vs. 1979 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1646 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 1979 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Expedition | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2500 mm |
