2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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 (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Econovan | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |
