1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 17 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, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Ford Escape.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Escape |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2824 mm |
