2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 739 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Taunus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |