1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 27 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) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus 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 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Taunus |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 446 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |