1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 364 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 86 L |
