1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1991 Ford Festiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1991 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2300 mm |
