2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Coronet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
