2005 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 187 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 918 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Freestyle | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |