1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 739 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
