2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 331 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2005 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |