1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 98 L |
