1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1998 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 605 kg more than 1998 Ford Thunderbird.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |