1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 148 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Granada 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 1982 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |