2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
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 Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Thunderbird 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. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |