2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 725 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 Escalade (499 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 125 L |