2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 119 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK. 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
