1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 510 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ford Mondeo, 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
