1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 580 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
