1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 621 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Expedition |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |