1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |