1975 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac DeVille. (180 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 663 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1975 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |