1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri 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 70 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 915 kg more than 1972 Ford Capri. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Capri 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 | 1972 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
