1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Taurus 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 91 more horse power than 1989 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
