1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. (177 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 4379 mm |
