The fact that Lionheart does more hits than Omnislash doesn't make Squall stronger than Cloud, as the person on the receiving end would be dead within 2-3 anyway.

Squall maybe a bit stronger than Seifer but Cloud is way stronger than Sephiroth. Seifer may not have a plot to destroy the Universe, and he may be a complete tool but what does that have to do with his fighting capabilities?