1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 471 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Jetfire | CTS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
