1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 52 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XF.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Eldorado | XF |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |