1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2005 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 2005 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) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Eldorado | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 72 L |
