2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 415 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2002 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2002 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |