2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS.
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 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS. 2008 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | STS | F-450 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 144 L |