1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 Fusion (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
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, 2013 Ford Fusion, 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
