2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-250 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
