2010 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS-V.
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 CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS-V | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 556 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |
