2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS. 2010 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Mustang | STS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2957 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |