1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 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 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 370 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Corsair |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |