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 (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 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 684 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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
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 | 4565 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2339 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 Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |