1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 471 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (370 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
