2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 226 kg more than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | XLR | LTD |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
