1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 17 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (500 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1995 Ferrari F512 M | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | F512 M |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 7255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 440 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |