Lincoln Continental (1958 – 1960) vs Cadillac Eldorado (1959 – 1966): specs compared
Both offer around 350 hp at most. The Lincoln Continental has the higher top speed: 196 km/h against 185 km/h. The Cadillac Eldorado is the lighter car, from 2,295 kg against 2,347 kg. At 5,768 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 53 mm longer than the Cadillac Eldorado.
| Specification |
Lincoln
Continental
1958 – 1960
|
Cadillac
Eldorado
1959 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1958 – 1960 | 1959 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 319 – 355 hp | 350 hp |
| Torque | 631 – 664 Nm | 590 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 11.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 192 – 196 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 20.5 – 21.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,768 mm | 5,715 mm |
| Width | 2,035 mm | 2,040 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,327 mm | 3,302 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,347 kg | 2,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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