1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (204 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
