2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR. 2009 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | F-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 3075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |