1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Freestyle |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |