1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 31 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, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 700 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2011 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.
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1980 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Ford Focus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Focus |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |