1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-250. (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
