1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 681 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |
