1979 Ford LTD vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 58 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | LTD | CTS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
