1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 936 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Corsair | CTS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
