2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 827 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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 CTS (343 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2220 mm |
