1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 68 L |