1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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 24 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
