1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 18 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 283 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada 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 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |