1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 790 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2780 mm |
