1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Cadillac Seville 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 49 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
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, 1982 Cadillac Seville (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Escort |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |