2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX and 2005 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
