2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 202 kg more than 1998 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
