1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 855 kg more than 1978 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta. 1990 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 55.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 34 L |