1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
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, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (325 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Probe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
