1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais 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 169 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. 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 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
