2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 940 kg more than 1971 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS-V | Escort |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
