2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 732 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
