1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 860 kg more than 1987 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Festiva |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 810 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 |