1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Ford Focus
To start off, 1993 Ford Focus is newer by 13 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, 1993 Ford Focus (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
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, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1993 Ford Focus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Focus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |