1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 25 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 129 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Meteor 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 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Meteor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |