1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 325 kg more 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eldorado | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 82 L |
