2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 824 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2008 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | E-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |