2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 352 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |