2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 31 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 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 105 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 705 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, 2001 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |