2010 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac STS.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac STS | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
