1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 125 L |
