1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 41 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 59 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (266 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | Mondial |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |