2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 584 kg more than 1995 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mondeo. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mondeo. 2002 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |