1958 Talbot 2500 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1675 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Talbot 2500 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Talbot | Ford |
Model | 2500 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3327 mm |