1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 780 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | 17 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 41 L |
