2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Expedition | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2030 mm |
