1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable 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, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 803 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Sable |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
