1981 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1979 Ford Limited
To start off, 1981 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Limited would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 206 kg more than 1979 Ford Limited.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Cadillac Brougham | 1979 Ford Limited | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Limited |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2910 mm |