2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 507 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-150 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
