2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo 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 1384 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.

Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac Escalade 2002 Ford Mondeo
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Escalade Mondeo
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 144 HP
Torque 515 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.9 mm 83.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2667 kg 1283 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 53 L


 

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