1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 1997 Ford Contour is newer by 20 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, 1997 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour.
Because 1977 Cadillac Seville 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 1977 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour, 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (231 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Contour 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 | 1997 Ford Contour | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Contour |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5625 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |