1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (202 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (250 Nm). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Escape |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
