1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor 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 82 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Meteor |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 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 Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |