1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | F-150 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |