2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |