1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 38 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 751 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Focus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
