2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 2007 Ford Territory 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. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Ford Territory | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Territory |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |