2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | F-250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |