2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 779 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |
