1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 228 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
