1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (198 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 410 kg more than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (514 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Eldorado | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2990 mm |
