2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 802 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | CTS | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
