2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 522 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 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 2012 Ford F-150. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | F-150 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |