1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 399 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2900 mm |
