2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 127 L |
