1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 6 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 39 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Telstar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |