2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DTS | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
