2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Cadillac ATS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac ATS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Expedition | ATS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
