1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 718 kg more than 1996 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Taurus. (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Taurus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |