1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1987 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1987 Ford Taurus is newer by 19 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 139 more horse power than 1987 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 705 kg more than 1987 Ford Taurus. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1987 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
