1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1964 MG MGC
To start off, 1964 MG MGC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 MG MGC. (149 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1964 MG MGC.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG MGC. (174 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG MGC. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1964 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1964 MG MGC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1964 MG MGC | |
Make | Cadillac | MG |
Model | Seville | MGC |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |