1973 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. (223 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 313 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Cadillac Eldorado (522 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 72 L |
