1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 955 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Cortina | CTS-V |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 556 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |