1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 635 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Seville | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Escort |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |