1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville 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 1 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 278 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour. 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Ford Contour | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Contour |
Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |