1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 757 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 106 L |
