1958 BMW 501 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |