2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 698 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |