2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2010 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5611 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1991 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
