1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 171 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Plymouth | Cadillac |
| Model | GTX | CTS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
