1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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 125 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 780 kg more than 2003 Ford Falcon. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
