1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Eldorado | Town Car |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3150 mm |