2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1954 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 478 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.
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. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1954 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Expedition | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
