2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
