1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 220 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 316 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
