1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Taurus. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 121 kg more than 1985 Ford Taurus. 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 Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Taurus. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
