2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 311 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1769 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
