2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 326 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
