2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 517 kg more than 1970 Ford 17.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | 17 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |