1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 72 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
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 Eldorado (590 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Expedition |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 395 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |