1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3967 mm |
