2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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 (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | CTS | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |