2010 Ford Expedition vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am 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 147 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am, 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Expedition | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 69 L |
