1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 25 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 167 L |
