1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 14 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 111 kg more than 1985 Cadillac Seville. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Villager |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
