1952 Vauxhall Wyvern vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Wyvern | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 127 L |
