1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2001 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2001 Ford Taurus is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 515 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Because 1963 Cadillac DeVille 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 1963 Cadillac DeVille. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus, 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2001 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
