1987 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1976 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1987 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 827 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta. 1987 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Cadillac DeVille | 1976 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 55.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2300 mm |