2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |