1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 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 182 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
