2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS-V | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS-V | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
