2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | F-150 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
