1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 685 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Taunus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |