1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille 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 251 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2091 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Monomille | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 127 L |
