1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1998 Cadillac Seville and 1998 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 233 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |