1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 30 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 220 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1989 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 116 L |