2011 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-350 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | E-350 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 61 L |
