2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2009 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang 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 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |