2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 938 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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 (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
