1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1960 Ford Popular
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. 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. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 1960 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Popular |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2220 mm |
