2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 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 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 221 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Territory |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 3982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |