2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS | Comet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
