1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1958 Holden FE is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1958 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1958 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Eldorado | FE |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
