1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1991 Ford Festiva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 854 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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1991 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2300 mm |
