2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 327 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
