1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Brougham | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
