2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 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 168 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 941 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
