1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 94 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Because 1995 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
