2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |