2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | XLR | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
