2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 124 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon.
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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |