1978 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 12 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | LTD | CTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
