1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero 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, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 955 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 855 kg more than 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (711 Nm). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Cadillac Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Cadillac | SSC |
| Model | Calais | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
