1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 600 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
