1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 73 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 560 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 304 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |