1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 934 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | E-150 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 132 L |