2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 656 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
