2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |