2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect 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 269 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 514 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect 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 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2220 mm |
