2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 111 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Expedition | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 52 L |
