2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 532 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 167 L |
