2010 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Ford F-250 and 2010 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-250 | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-250 | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6253 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 58 L |
