1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Seville (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 775 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 1983 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Escort |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |