2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Corsair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |