1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 47 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2111 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 127 L |