1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 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 256 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 154 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) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
