2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2005 Cadillac CTS 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 2005 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager, 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Villager | CTS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |