1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 437 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 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 | 583 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 127 L |
