2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 846 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | E-150 | STS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
