1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 14 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. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 790 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari F40 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 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | F40 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |
