1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Ford Ecosport
To start off, 2012 Ford Ecosport is newer by 25 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) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ecosport.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (170 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ecosport. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ecosport 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 | 2012 Ford Ecosport | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Ecosport |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 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 | 5 doors |