2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B 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 142 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 301 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Expedition | P5B |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
