1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 47 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, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | E-250 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |