1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1965 MG MGC
To start off, 1965 MG MGC is newer by 11 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, 1965 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG MGC. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1965 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1965 MG MGC 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 | 1965 MG MGC | |
| Make | Cadillac | MG |
| Model | Eldorado | MGC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
