2010 Ford Expedition vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor 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 238 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2370 mm |
