2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
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 Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
