2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-350 and 2005 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 855 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | F-350 | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |