1989 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1990 Ford Escort

To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac DeVille (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. 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, 1989 Cadillac DeVille (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 1989 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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