1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 22 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 682 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50.
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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 132 L |