2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 112 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
