1968 Nissan President vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | President | CTS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
