1966 AC Cobra vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | AC | Cadillac |
Model | Cobra | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |