1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 701 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Expedition |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |