2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 851 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 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) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
