1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |