2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 172 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 447 kg more than 2001 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2002 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 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 | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1357 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
