1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Ford Ecosport

To start off, 2012 Ford Ecosport is newer by 34 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ecosport.

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, 2012 Ford Ecosport, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (170 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ecosport. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ecosport 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.

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