1964 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1966 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac Eldorado. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 911 kg more than 1966 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.
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1964 Cadillac Eldorado | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Mustang |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |