1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 26 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado.
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) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 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 | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | ST 460 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |