1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 926 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
