2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Ford E-250

To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250.

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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Ford E-250 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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