1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2115 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.

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. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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