2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.

Because 2004 Ford Mustang 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 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2004 Ford Mustang
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Seville Mustang
Year Released 2000 2004
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 290 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 529 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1662 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 59 L


 

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