1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Consul is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1513 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
