2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 874 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR. 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 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | XLR | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
