2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 602 kg more than 1970 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, 2003 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |