1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 54 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 19 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 434 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |