2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2005 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2006 Cadillac DTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Cadillac DTS (396 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (266 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac DTS | 2005 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DTS | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 266 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |