1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Ford Courier
To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 20 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, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 592 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier.
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, 1998 Ford Courier, 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Courier. (179 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Courier. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier 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 | 1998 Ford Courier | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Courier |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1798 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 179 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |