2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 478 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Expedition | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |