1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1954 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Thunderbird (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 622 kg more than 1954 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:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 1954 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2600 mm |
