1951 Ferrari 340 America 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 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1268 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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