1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1992 Ford Fiesta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 930 kg more than 1992 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1978 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 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fiesta. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fiesta. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 42 L |
