1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 1997 Ford Contour is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 431 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour. 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, 1994 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Ford Contour | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Contour |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |