1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 13 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, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 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 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 125 L |
