1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 407 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.

Because 1995 Ford Mustang 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 1995 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Cadillac Seville 1995 Ford Mustang
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Seville Mustang
Year Released 1980 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 4947 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 123 HP 0 HP
Torque 305 Nm 386 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1483 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2580 mm


 

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