1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 51 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, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 459 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Eldorado | LS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3030 mm |
