1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 922 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Mustang |
Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 414 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |