2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 228 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 2003 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |