1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 397 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Falcon | CTS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
