2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina 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 207 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 814 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
