1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 14 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 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 222 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
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 | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |