2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac XTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 618 kg more than 2013 Cadillac XTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-150 | XTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 76 L |
