1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 480 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Eldorado | Continental |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6964 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |