2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | F-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |