1999 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado (407 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 374 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |