1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Sixty | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 167 L |
