1962 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride 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 275 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1766 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Renault Floride | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Floride | Expedition |
Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |