1961 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 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 263 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Expedition weights approximately 371 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
