2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 276 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |