2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 824 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | F-150 | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3173 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |