1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1970 Cadillac DeVille and 1970 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac DeVille (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 998 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7735 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |
