2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 793 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
