1983 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1983 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1983 Cadillac Eldorado and 1983 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Eldorado (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 855 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Cadillac Eldorado | 1983 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
