2004 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 381 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Mustang | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3931 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
