2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
