2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-250.
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 XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | XLR | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4369 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
