1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 207 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Expedition |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 494 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |