2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 125 L |
