2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (302 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 602 kg more than 2004 Mercury Marauder. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (431 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Marauder | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Marauder | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 397 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 565 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.4 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |