2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 649 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Mustang | CTS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |