1956 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |
