1992 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,894 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 335 kg more than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | Escape |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4894 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2824 mm |
