2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Falcon | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 74.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1705 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |