2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Expedition weights approximately 211 kg more than 1975 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
