1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 21 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, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 454 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Focus |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |