1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Cadillac Seville is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 873 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Cadillac Seville (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4079 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
