1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Solitaire would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. (325 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Solitaire | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
