1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 78 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 815 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Escort |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |