2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 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 44 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 754 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-150 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5611 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2192 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1991 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3378 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
