2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
