1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 325 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 3282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 167 L |
