2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
