1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 870 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |