2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS-V | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |
