2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 594 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | E-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |