2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Ford Lynx
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Ford Lynx were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Ford Lynx. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 544 kg more than 2005 Ford Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Lynx, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XLR (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Lynx. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Ford Lynx | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | XLR | Lynx |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
