2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Crown Victoria | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
