1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 28 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 299 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.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2868 mm |
