2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1386 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Expedition | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.4 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
