2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac DTS and 2006 Ford GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2006 Ford GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (396 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Ford GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DTS | GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |