1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 7029 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 300 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |