2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 482 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Expedition | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3080 mm |
