1967 Fiat 124 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 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 251 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1607 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |