2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 17 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
