2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 863 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | E-150 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 68 L |
