2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Falcon | Escalade |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |