1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 39 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 94 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 647 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (320 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Focus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
