2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 881 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6. 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | CTS | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
