1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 33 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, 2013 Ford C-MAX (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| 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 | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
