1985 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 417 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Cobra | CTS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
