1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 838 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Consul 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Eldorado | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |