2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac STS 2010 Ford Falcon
Make Cadillac Ford
Model STS Falcon
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3599 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 387 HP
Torque 369 Nm 520 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 68 L


 

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