2011 Ford Expedition vs. 1993 Proton Persona
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Proton Persona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Proton Persona would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1993 Proton Persona. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1993 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1993 Proton Persona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Proton Persona, 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Proton Persona. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 1993 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Expedition | Persona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 163 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 | 2675 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2510 mm |
