2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 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 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-150 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
