1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 Ford Falcon.
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:
1978 Cadillac Brougham | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |