2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 403 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. 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 Expedition (495 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 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 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Expedition | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 37 L |
