2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 950 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | STS | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 144 L |