1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1999 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 78 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.

Because 1997 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 1997 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Seville. 1999 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Cadillac Seville 1997 Ford Falcon
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Seville Falcon
Year Released 1999 1997
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 5766 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 271 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1752 kg 1674 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 62 L


 

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