1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 54 L |
