2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 423 kg more 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Territory |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
