1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 12 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1969 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 @ 3300 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
