1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 696 kg more than 1988 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Brougham | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |