1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 538 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (530 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang 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 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 530 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |