1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 642 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Expedition |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |