2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 13 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 Weight | 1635 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
