1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 63 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac DeVille | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Taurus |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3950 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 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |