2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 613 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
