1962 Fiat Berline vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Berline | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
