1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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) has 140 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 590 Nm | 117 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |