2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 101 kg more than 1966 Nissan President. 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, 2007 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | President |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |