2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 841 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 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 F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 136 L |