1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 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 221 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 895 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |