2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 475 kg more 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 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
