2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Maserati Bora. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Bora 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 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Expedition | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
