1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 127 L |
