1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect

To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 32 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Cadillac Seville 2010 Ford Transit Connect
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Seville Transit Connect
Year Released 1978 2010
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4587 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 2014 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2911 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 58 L


 

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