2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 133 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.

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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac CTS 2006 Ford Falcon
Make Cadillac Ford
Model CTS Falcon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2801 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 263 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1485 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 68 L


 

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