2013 Ford E-Series vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, both 2013 Ford E-Series and 2013 Cadillac ATS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford E-Series | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | E-Series | ATS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.38:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 150 L | 61 L |
