1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram is newer by 43 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 138 kg more than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Eldorado | Ram |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
