Cadillac Vs. Lincoln: CTS Vs. LS

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2002 Lincoln LS6 5 spd Manual w/Yaw control package
3.0L DOHC V6
220hp @ 6400 rpm
Max torque: 215 @ 4800 rpm
0-60: 7.8
¼ mile: 16.0 @ 88.6 mph
60-0 Braking: 135 ft.
700’ Slalom: 62.4 mph
Source: July 2002 Road&Track

2004 Cadillac CTS 5 spd Automatic Lux/Sport
3.6L DOHC V6 w/VVT
255hp @
0-60: 6.4
1/4 mile: 14.92 @ 92.72
60-0 Braking: 121 ft.
700’ Slalom: 63.7 mph
Source: Motor Trend
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests..._cts/index.html

2003 CTS 5 spd Automatic non-sport
3.2L DOHC V6
220hp @ 6000 rpm
Max torque: 218 @ 3400 rpm
0-60: 6.86
1/4 Mile: 15.2 @ 90.7 mph
60-0 Braking: 128 ft.
600’ Slalom: 61.3 mph
Source: Motor Trend Aug. 2002

2003 Lincoln LS8 5 spd Manu-matic
3.9L DOHC V8 w/VCT
280hp @ 6000 rpm
Max torque: 286 @ 4000 rpm
0-60: 6.8
1/4 mile: 15.02 @ 92.8 mph
60-0 Braking: 128 ft.
700’ Slalom: 60.9 mph
Source: Motor Trend
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sed...m45/index4.html

2004 Cadillac CTS-V 6 spd Manual w/o FG2 sport package
5.7L LS6 V8
400hp @ 6000 rpm
Max torque: 395 @ 4800 rpm
0-60: 5.1
1/4 mile: 13.48 @ 105.33 mph
60-0 Braking: 121 ft.
700’ Slalom: 65 mph
Source: Motor Trend
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/lux...lub/index6.html
(outperforming the Jag S-type R)

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Weight and Distribution
Cadillac CTS 3.2L V6 - 3508 lbs. - 53/47 (manual transmission)
Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 - 3568 lbs. - 53/47 (automatic transmission)
Cadillac CTS 5.7L V8 - 3833 lbs. - 54/46
Lincoln LS 3.0L V6 - 3720 lbs. - 52/48
Lincoln LS 3.9L V8 - 3811 lbs. - 53/47

[Msilva954]

Id take the CTS V over everything....with the LS V8 next then the CTS 3.6.

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Why the LS8 over the 3.6L CTS? Our V6 performs better than their V8...
I can't imagine you're put off by the styling as you would take the V over the LS8...

[SitnSoDangerous]

Ive always heard Lincoln has a better suspension than Cadys, but over all, LACs are number 1, Lincolns are for ppl who can not afford Cadillacs.

[Msilva954]

I like the performance over anything in the V.....but I like the overall package with the LS V8 Ultimate......with the THX sound and DVD Nav....Seats etc.....Or id buy a used Jag Stype V8.......same as the LS but 10x better.

[Msilva954]

Originally Posted by SitnSoDangerous

Ive always heard Lincoln has a better suspension than Cadys, but over all, LACs are number 1, Lincolns are for ppl who can not afford Cadillacs.

I find that really hard to believe......they are all in the same price range....plus some prefer the style to Lincolns over Cadillacs.

[BeelzeBob]

When you buy a Lincoln or a Cadillac, chances are you want to stand out from the crowd. The Cadillac CTS stands out more than the Lincoln LS. Another factor to consider is - you see the Lincoln LS everywhere. This is understandable because they've been around for several years - and the resale value is terrible.. Just about anybody who wants a Lincoln LS has one. Now, like I mentioned, the CTS is newer so it doesn't have that problem - and most people who want a CTS can't afford one yet...

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*bump*
(someone was asking about this comparison in the CTS forum)