1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 306 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Fairlane | CTS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
