1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 406 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. 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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Corsair |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |