Lincoln Continental (1961 – 1969) vs Cadillac Eldorado (1959 – 1966): specs compared
The Lincoln Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 365 hp against 350 hp. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 185 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,235 kg against 2,295 kg. At 5,715 mm, the Cadillac Eldorado is 320 mm longer than the Lincoln Continental. The Lincoln Continental dates from 1961 – 1969, the Cadillac Eldorado from 1959 – 1966.
| Specification |
Lincoln
Continental
1961 – 1969
|
Cadillac
Eldorado
1959 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1961 – 1969 | 1959 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 304 – 370 hp | 350 hp |
| Torque | 631 – 678 Nm | 590 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 11.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 – 204 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 21.0 – 21.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,395 mm | 5,715 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 2,040 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 3,302 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,235 – 2,397 kg | 2,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.