2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville 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 141 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |