1965 Abarth 595 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 750 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 106 L |