2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
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 Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer 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 135 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 752 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
