1956 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 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 280 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 500 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
