1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 88 L |