2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Ford Maverick 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 93 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
