1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 481 kg more than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Expedition |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3327 mm |