2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Ford GT

To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.

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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2006 Ford GT
Make Cadillac Ford
Model SRX GT
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 255 HP 550 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 678 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1889 kg 1584 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 66 L


 

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