2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | CTS | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 150 L |
