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 |