2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 72 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Crown Victoria | CTS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |