1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 31 L |
