2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 617 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. 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 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Mustang | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |
