1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |