2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 368 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Focus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
