1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 148 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
