1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1443 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 395 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 2367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 106 L |