2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 670 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1971 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | 17 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
