2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (232 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | ST 460 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
