1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 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 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 72 L |
