2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 888 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 2001 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort. 2001 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 1957 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Escort |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |
