1959 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1801 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Trabant P 70 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Trabant | Ford |
| Model | P 70 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3327 mm |
