1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 326 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Fairlane | CTS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
