2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS-V | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
