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 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 633 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
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 | 4563 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |