1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1962 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1962 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
