1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey 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 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 120 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 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Monterey |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |