2011 Cadillac DTS vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 852 kg more than 2011 Cadillac DTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DTS | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 136 L |
