2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia 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 @ 6150 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 348 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 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 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Expedition | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 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 | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 42 L |
