2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Five Hundred | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |