1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 8 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, 1992 Ford Escort (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 546 kg more than 1992 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
