2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 343 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS. 2002 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3173 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 420 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |