2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 851 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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, 2005 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |
