2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
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 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 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 | 1480 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
