2011 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Ford Falcon. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2011 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac CTS-V | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS-V | Falcon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 556 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |