1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 13 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, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 52 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape 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, 2000 Ford Escape (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Ford Escape | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Escape |
Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |