2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Ford GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | GT |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 300 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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |