1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1979 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | F-150 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3670 mm |