1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Ford Ranger

To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 435 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.

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 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Cadillac Seville 1995 Ford Ranger
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Seville Ranger
Year Released 1978 1995
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 4014 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 123 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2840 mm


 

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