1965 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1997 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. 1965 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Cadillac DeVille | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |