2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. Both 2002 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Ford Escape are equipped with a 2,961 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 121 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Escape |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
