1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1979 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (178 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
