1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 814 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Consul 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 1964 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Seville | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Consul |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
