1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 41 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, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 166 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2840 mm |
