2011 Ford Expedition vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Bluebird 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 216 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1372 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2530 mm |
