1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Expedition |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 106 L |