2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (300 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 816 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | STS | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 248 HP |
Torque | 273 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |