2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 701 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 2009 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |