2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac Escalade and 2004 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2004 Ferrari F430.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ferrari F430. 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 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. 2004 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Escalade | F430 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 108 L |