1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Ford Probe | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Probe |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |