1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 951 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |