2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1169 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |