1969 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1969 Cadillac DeVille and 1969 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac DeVille | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6954 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 125 L |
