2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2854 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Excursion | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2030 mm |
